Talk:Amyloid

Amyloid comment

Lymph Node, Station 4L, FNA: Amyloid present, see comment.

Comment:
Lymphocytes, multinucleated giant cells and amorphous debris (in keeping with amyloid) present.  A congo red stain confirms the presence of amyloid.  

Amyloid may be caused by a number of conditions, including neoplasias.  Further clinical work-up is indicated.

The case will be sent for mass spectroscopy.

Special stains for micro-organisms (GMS, PAS, PASD) are NEGATIVE.